24 —Lancaster Farming, Saturday. April 24, 1976 By Dieter Kiieg, Editor © Dieter Krieg 1976 [Continued from Page 12] for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate in the April 27 Primary. “George Packard has made the right to bear arms a part of his campaign platform” declared James M. Spicer, legislative chairman of the shooting sportsmen. “He is on record Democratic Presidential contender Morris Udall will be in Lancaster Friday morning, arriving by train at 9:11 a.m. train and departing at 11:11 a.m. He will walk from the station to Central Market, then walk to one of the farmers markets. in opposition to gun registration and confiscation and any form of gun control legislation which would inhibit the freedom of law abiding sportsmen and gun owners.” Packard, 43-year old former executive editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin, walked 602 miles through the towns and hamlets of Penn sylvania from last October through early March. The one message be heard over and over is that people are against gun control in any form. Early in his campaign, the candidate from Montgomery County spoke chi the sen selessness of controlling guns: “I own several shotguns and enjoy hunting. I also understand the pressure for some form of gun registration, but no law I have ever heard of would effectively curb their illegal use.” Concluded Packard: “I will not tolerate any'form of legislation which would inhibit the freedom of law abiding sportsmen and gun owners. “I have come to believe that there is more common sense on crime and gun control in every township and borough in Pennsylvania than there is in all of Washington, D.C.” Packard has also proposed a national policy to cut back on the paperwork burden that threatens to make small business extinct. “One of the mainstays of this nation is its businessmen who have built up its towns and communities,” he declared. Warm, bright sunshine; tree branches whispering as they sway with the breeze; robins hopping across the lawn; birds filling the air with their songs; freshly plowed fields releasing their earthy scent; blackbirds calling; cows advancing, army-like, across a lush, green pasture, all of them facing the same direction and their neck chains tingling; reflections in the pond; a couple cotton-like clouds drifting in a vast, clear-blue sky - these are a few of my favorite things at this time of year. Whether working in the field, or sitting outside on the lawn, such blessings and advantages of farm life never go unnoticed, especially on “In walking over 600 miles around Pennsylvania, I heard from men and women who run small businesses - corner stores, barbershops, diners, small manufacturing plants - who feel they have been betrayed by the politicians and bureaucrats who are running this country. They told me that they are faced with the threat of strangulation by regulations and an ac companying blizzard of paperwork. “Small businesses are those that employ fewer than 500 people and 80 percent of those businesses actually employ fewer than 10 people. But did you realize that these small concerns provide 55 percent of the total U.S. business jobs? “But small businesses are losing ground. They are being allowed to fall farther and farther behind year by year. And part of the reason is the avalanche of paper work that is no longer a nuisance but has become a threat to survival. “I would support legislation requiring each new federal form to be ap proved by the General Ac counting Office,” Packard s«dd. “Furthermore, I would propose legislation to review existing forms and other red tape requirements. Packard has announced a major change in his cam paign leadership. John S. D. Eisenhower, son of the pate President Dwight D. Eishenhower, has been appointed chairman of Packard’s finance com mittee, to replace the former Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates, who President Ford recently named U. S. Representative to China. legislation to control political dynasties created by limitless re-election of congressmen. Norman 0. Aamodt, a Republican candidate for Congress spoke Thursday afternoon at a neighborhood coffee at the home of Mr. and' Mrs. William K. Shirk, Lititz R 2. “A three-pronged attack is necessary to save the family farm,” Aamodt told the gathering. “First, low cost loans, must be made LIFE on the available to second and third sons in farm families to allow -them to establish themselves in farming. Second, farm land must be taxed as farm land and not on the same basis as development ground. Third, a fair market must be establishedby promoting a competitive climate with foreign imports. Taxes which American Farmers must pay are rebated to European farmers so that European farm products have an unfair competitive advantage in the world market.” Aamodt proposed import tariffs to match foreign rebates. Aamodt’s campaign slogan, “You’ll be happier with Aamodt in Congress,” is related to his desire to bring a return to government with constitutional limits, he said. He opposes gun control because it violates a right guaranteed by the second amendment, and take 4 a similar stand against abortion. In international affairs, he sees detente as hazardous, opposes giving away the Panama Canal, and ad vocates a strong defense posture supported by adequate research and development to insure superiority in technology and weaponry over the Soviets. A four-term limit'to the congressional office is an Aamodt proposal to keep government closer to the people. Aamodt, vowing to set the example himself by stepping down after eight years, would initiate Sunday afternoons - normally the only time off for the farmer, and then only for a few hours. I love warm weather and some of the niceties it brings with it - like those mentioned above - and -clim tiing aboard a tractor which has already been warmed by the sun rather than being ice-cold to the touch. With farming in my 'Dlood, I remember the days on the home farm, and the warm Spring days which generate new life, beauty, and “farming fever." There is always a lot of work to do with it is a full slate of chores to be on the farm - particularly at this time done and an endless list of niceties of year - but in spite of these busy which make life on the farm worth days of plowing, planting, fence living. Political debate scheduled The contenders for the seat of retiring U.S. Senator Hugh Scott will take part in a live question and answer session on Public TV’s “Penn sylvania: People and Politics” on WITF, Hershey. Candidates for Penn sylvania’s Democratic and Republican primaries will share their views in a 90- minute interview program on Monday at 7 p.m. PPTN host-moderator John Roberts will appear with Democratic candidates Jeanette Reibman and William J. Green. Reibman is a State Senator representing Lehigh and Northampton counties and is chairperson of the Senate Committee on Education. Green is a U.S. Represen tative from Philadelphia’s 3rd District and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Their portion of the program airs from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Republican primary candidates are featured on file program from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The include: C. Homer Brown, a retired engineer and lawyer and former U.S. Civil Service executive; Mary E. Foltz, a realtor and residential builder; Henry John Heinz,' 111, U.S. Representative READ LANCASTER FARMING farm mending spring cleaning in the house, ~ barn, and surrounding areas, and lawn mowing - the beauty of the countryside stands out. While birds seem to applaud the warmth of the day with their chirping, and farm children take advantage of it by riding a pony, taking a pet calf or heifer for a walk, or playing ball, the farmer may rest a while sitting on the back porch steps after lunch and silently admire - almost worship - what he sees and hears. Warm weather- is here. Arriving from Pittsburgh, 18th District, and a member of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Com mittee; George R. 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